as in health
the condition of being sound in body
Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest
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Recent Examples of heartiness
Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.
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Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Beef adds even more heartiness to this chunky vegetable soup recipe.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The premiere audience here at Sundance also laughed plenty, with a heartiness that suggests this curious experiment works well on some people.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Beef adds even more heartiness to this chunky vegetable soup recipe.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The premiere audience here at Sundance also laughed plenty, with a heartiness that suggests this curious experiment works well on some people.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartiness
Noun
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That website's launch was memorably rocky -- only six people successfully signed up for health plans on the website's first day, according to internal Obama administration notes obtained by congressional Republicans -- a failure that became a political liability for the Obama administration.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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This suggests that spider silk research could offer new insights into human health, particularly in understanding how biological signaling works at a molecular level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and maintain bone strength.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is strength in coming together to pray, Gomez said.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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As in as soon as the game was over, with Adebayo marching a phone down to Ware’s locker space at Capital One Arena, with vigor almost as fierce as the dunk itself.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nearby, there’s a tiny fitness center with Technogym equipment, free weights, and mats.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Unlike fitness watches, smartwatches typically have larger screens and sync with your phone for seamless communication.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sprout’s hardware reflects deliberate trade-offs prioritizing safety and robustness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their instincts - polish, clarity, and robustness are valuable, but expensive.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Heartiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartiness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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